Media PA homes for sale sit at the civic center of Delaware County, and The McKnight Team helps buyers and sellers compete here. Media is the county seat and calls itself Everybody’s Hometown. These figures cover Media Borough together with Nether Providence Township next door, better known as Wallingford, because the two trade as one market.
Media Real Estate Market at a Glance (2026)
Here is where the market stands right now. These figures cover Media Borough and Nether Providence Township.
- Homes sold, August 2025 through June 2026: 251
- Median closed price: $530,000
- Average closed price: $569,254
- Median days on market: 31
- Active listings in July 2026: 52
- Months of supply: 1.7, compared with 1.9 a year ago
- Median list price of current inventory: $552,450
Source: Bright MLS, July 2026
Here is what this means. This is a steady, well-balanced market. Months of supply sits at 1.7, essentially where it was a year ago at 1.9, and active listings rose modestly from 43 to 52. The median closed at $530,000 with an average of $569,254, two numbers close enough together to tell you there is no dominant luxury tier skewing things. The 31-day median to contract is slower than the fastest Delco markets, which reflects the mix: a walkable borough and a leafier township are different products competing in one dataset.
What Is It Like to Live in Media, PA?
Media is the county seat, and State Street is the reason people know it. The downtown is genuinely walkable, lined with restaurants and independent shops, and the courthouse anchors the civic end. Media is unusual for a town of under 6,000 in how much street life it supports.
Transit is the standout feature. The SEPTA D1 trolley, formerly Route 101, runs down the middle of State Street and terminates in the center of downtown, connecting to the 69th Street Transportation Center and the rest of the SEPTA network. Very few suburban downtowns in the region have a trolley running through the retail core. Baltimore Pike, US 1, carries the east-west traffic just outside the borough.
Nether Providence Township wraps around Media to the east and is largely the community of Wallingford. It is leafier and more residential, with larger lots and a quieter feel, and it borders Swarthmore. Buyers routinely look at both, which is why this page covers them together.
What Kinds of Homes Are for Sale in Media?
Media Borough offers older twins, rowhomes, and Victorians on small lots within walking distance of State Street, plus some newer condo and townhome development. Wallingford brings detached homes on larger parcels, many built between the 1920s and the 1960s, with mature trees and more space. That contrast is the whole appeal of the area: Media PA homes for sale let a buyer choose between walkability and land inside a two-mile radius. The $530,000 median with a $569,254 average reflects that even split.
Media School Districts
Two districts serve this market. Media Borough is part of the Rose Tree Media School District, which also covers Edgmont, Middletown, and Upper Providence Townships. Nether Providence Township is part of the Wallingford-Swarthmore School District, which also serves Swarthmore, Rose Valley, and Rutledge Boroughs and operates Strath Haven High School. The district depends on which municipality the home sits in, so confirm by the exact address.
What Buyers Should Know Right Now
Decide what you are actually buying before you shop. A Victorian two blocks off State Street and a detached home on a half acre in Wallingford are both in this dataset and they are different lives. Supply is steady at 1.7 months and the median went under contract in 31 days, so you have a little more room than in Springfield or Havertown without the market being soft. If you are searching Media PA homes for sale, filter by municipality first, because the school district follows the municipal line, not the mailing address.
What Sellers Should Know Right Now
This market rewards accurate presentation more than aggressive pricing. Asking and closing sit close together, a median list of $552,450 against a $530,000 median sale, so buyers here are not finding large discounts and sellers are not capturing large premiums. The 31-day median means you should plan for a normal marketing period rather than a weekend bidding war. Know which of the two buyer pools your home appeals to, walkability or land, and market to that one specifically.
Frequently Asked Questions About Media PA Homes for Sale
How much do homes cost in Media, PA?
The median closed price across Media Borough and Nether Providence Township from August 2025 through June 2026 was $530,000, with an average of $569,254. Current listings ask a median of $552,450. (Source: Bright MLS, July 2026)
How fast do homes sell in Media?
The median home went under contract in 31 days, with a cumulative median of 32. Supply held steady at 1.7 months against 1.9 a year ago.
What is Media, PA known for?
Media is the county seat of Delaware County and is known as Everybody’s Hometown. Its walkable State Street downtown has the SEPTA D1 trolley, formerly Route 101, running through the center of the retail district and terminating downtown.
Is Wallingford part of Media?
No. Wallingford is the main community of Nether Providence Township, a separate municipality that borders Media Borough to the east. Buyers often consider both together, which is why this page covers them as one market.
What school district serves Media?
Media Borough is served by the Rose Tree Media School District. Nether Providence Township, including Wallingford, is served by the Wallingford-Swarthmore School District. The district depends on the municipality, so confirm by the home’s exact address.
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